Topiramate is effective as an add-on treatment for drug-resistant partial epilepsy
Epilepsy is a disorder where recurrent seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges from the brain. Most seizures can be controlled by a single antiepileptic drug. Unfortunately some people require more than one antiepileptic medication to control their seizures, especially if these originate from one area of the brain, instead of being generalized. The review of trials found that topiramate, an antiepileptic drug, is effective when used with other drugs to reduce the number of seizures in drug-resistant partial epilepsy. Side effects were dizziness; fatigue; nausea; somnolence and 'thinking abnormally'. The trials did not study the long-term effect of topiramate.
